Envy Nails

Every time I go, I have a great experience. I always get a mani/​pedi for only $ 35 bucks. This is a great offer because of all the amazing customer service envy nails provides. When I talk to my friends about getting my nails done, they think I’m paying for service that exceeds $ 100 because of all the little things the men and women do on top of the manicures or pedicures such as the massages, hot rocks, etc. I will continuing going here and I am recommending all my family and friends here as well!

Been coming here since it opened. Walked in for 2 manis yesterday afternoon. Immediately asked if we had appts, no we said, :eye roll from nailtechs:… so walk-​ins not welcome? Nailtech took me. No chitchat. Wouldn’t even look at me. Asked for my nails rounded. She made them square. Asked please can you round them. :eye roll from nail tech:. Asked for a little design on 1 nail of each hand that I had a picture of on my phone. :that’s $ 5 eye roll and head shake: the kicker is after they rushed us they ran in back. There was no one after us. We have been going here since Joy opened the place over 5 years ago. Needless to say it has really gone downhill since it opened. Will not be back. The last few times were not so good. This was the last straw. So sad this used to be our go to place and Joy was awesome! Really disappointed.

Liked this place but lots of new staff. They change people doing your pedicure in the middle so 1 time I had 3 different people. Don’t care for Carol. Very light touch that you could barely feel the massage. And she didn’t get the rough spots. Getting disappointed going here

I just got my first no chip here and I am disappointed.
Pros: friendly, clean, variety of color choices. My cousin got a pedi and it looks really good.
Cons: The manicurist did not do anything to my cuticles, which I needed. There are bubbles in the polish on almost every nail and overall it looks very sloppy :(
*edit: one of my nails has already started to chip 2 – 3 days after getting them done!

Cute place, very friendly. They do a great job but you pay for what you get and their prices are higher then most on acrylic nails.

I’ve been coming to Envy Nails for almost eight years now, and they’re still my absolute favorite nail salon in the area.
Long ago when I was a freshman in high school I went to Haskana with my friends to get our hair done for homecoming dance. I got my nails done there too, and it was a big sloppy mess. Afterwards, my friends walked over to Envy Nails, and the ladies offered to redo my nails for free when they saw how upset I looked. They won me over that day, and I still come to them now whenever I’m home from college. Their competitive prices, above-​and-​beyond quality, and amazing customer service put them levels above the competition. I have never left this place feeling dissatisfied, and unlike other nail salons in the area, they’re meticulous with trimming cuticles and making my feet soft and free of calluses. They’re great about fitting in last-​minute appointments and accommodating walk-​ins even though I’ve never seen this place anywhere near empty. What’s more? They have a punch card that will get you a free manicure after 10 visits. I love being rewarded for my loyalty.
Envy Nails, thanks for being so great. Everyone in the Palatine area, come here to get your nails done and you won’t be disappointed.

Ive been in this place twice and that was two times to many… Envy Nails puts coupons in mailers and then refuses to honor them. The women who work there hussle the people who walk thru the door «You wan mani pedi?» You no wan pedi? Why no pedi? look so nice mani pedi… If you want a pleasant relaxing experience do NOT go here… there are plenty of salons in palatine that are not only cheaper but also do a much better job.

Came here for the first time yesterday. Reasonable prices for mani/​pedi — $ 35 (compared to city it would $ 40+).
They are also open until 7:30pm and on Sundays. Since I work in the loop and live blocks away, this makes it a perfect option since I don’t get home until 6 – 6:30pm and most nearby nail salons won’t take me as they close by 7 and none of the others are open on Sundays.
They also have a punch card, get 10 manicures — get 11^th free or $ 10 towards another service.
Can’t beat the prices, quality or service here!

This is the place I end up going to fix the bad job done by other nail places. They don’t have a huge selection of no chip colours and they only carry Shellac brand. However, I’ve never had a problem with my nails from there and the ladies are very nice. I keep going back because, at least in my opinion, I think they are the best nail place in Palatine, albeit a little more pricey than the others. But you get what you pay for.

My first two times at Nail Envy for pedicures was fine. I rather thought they took their time and did a great job on designs that I asked for. My third time I decided to get a full set of gel nails & pedicure before going on vacation. Full set was $ 45 (French) and $ 35 for pedicure with design on it. Again very pleased with my pedicure. This was a Sunday and on Thursday I noticed the gel was lifting from the sides of the nail bed. I made an appt and went in Thursday only 4 days after full set of gels was placed. The owner of the business again took care of me and agreed the gel was lifting. She proceeded to use «‘mini nail pliers» to remove the areas that were lifting. It was bothersome when the adhered gel did not want to come off easily. Regardless she was being nice and I asked her why they had lifted and she stated because she had not made them thick enough. In my opinion they were already too thick and I informed her of this when she was filling in the gel she had removed. I asked her if it would look nice and she told me not to worry about it and to wait until she was done. I listened to her but when she finished the amount of gel on my nail bed was so un-​natural looking my fingers looked like they had little blocks again. I informed her I wasn’t happy because they were too thick and she told me if she made them thinner they would lift again and that she could only do them to the best of her ability and that I should come back on Wed when a man who «specialized» in artificial nails was in. She then proceeded to ask her co workers if they thought my nails were too thick and they all had puzzled looks on their faces but said no. Ultimately I was very dissatisfied with the nails and she then took the had drill and tried to make them thinner but at this point they looked so botched and not level. I informed her I was not happy and that I would pay her to remove them. She said she didn’t want my money and that there would be no charge to remove them. I thought that was fair. She seemed upset so she called another lady to remove them. They have a tiny dish they make you put your fingertips in and they don’t all fit when both hands are together it was very uncomfortable for my wrists. Initially they checked on me but then many walkins came in and they ignored me. After they were done with the walk in manicures they attended to me again. At this point my nails looked pretty beat up so I asked for a manicure. They agreed but when a third lady started to do my polish she kept on filing off more of the gel residue! Finally before polish she informed me I could pay a total of $ 23 10 for the removal and $ 13 for the manicure. I informed her the owner told me she didn’t want my money for the removal but when she asked her in her native language the owner didn’t bother to even turn around and told her to charge me. I tried to ask her to talk to me and turn around I kept on saying excuse me but she refused and didn’t bother to turn around.
Feeling defeated I paid when I was taken to the drying section a woman sitting there told me I shouldn’t have to pay her for the removal. I agree. The owner walked past me and I asked her why she charged me when she told me she wouldn’t and she stated it was a lot of work.
I let it go thinking I could write a review but I didn’t get to it UNTILLL 2 days ago I removed my nail polish and on one of my fingers there was left over gel that was lifting and had black speckles all over it I took a nail cutter and it lifted off. I’m convinced it was mold from moisture getting underneath the nail polish and on the gel that I was charged to remove! All my other fingers had gel and I removed it myself. My nails looked damaged and hurt because they are so thin.
I am completely dissatisfied and I would never recommend anyone come here as they do not treat you fairly. I would have been a great customer had they not been so unprofessional.